Sales Director Business Development

Join our TeamAbout This OpportunityEricsson's Customer Unit US Mission Critical Networks team delivers innovative technologies and services to hyperscalers and utility customers across the United States. As a Sales Director focused on the Utilities vertical, you will own sales strategy, revenue growth, and customer engagement across utility accounts for the Hyperscalers & Regional Accounts team. You will build and qualify pipeline, shape account plans, lead executive relationships, and drive strategic, often multi-year opportunities through negotiation and closure across Ericsson's full portfolio, including Networks, Cloud and Software Services, Managed Services, and Enterprise Wireless Solutions.What You Will DoOwn the Utilities sales strategy, revenue growth, bookings pipeline, and account priorities for the assigned customer setPartner with Key Account Management (KAM) teams to develop and execute account plans, opportunity strategies, and joint customer engagement plansBuild, qualify, and advance a sustainable pipeline of new-logo, modernization, expansion, and managed-services opportunities with utility customersPosition Ericsson as a strategic technology partner in mission-critical connectivity, private LTE/5G, resilient networks, grid modernization, and secure digital operationsDevelop trusted relationships across utility executive leadership, IT and OT, network engineering, grid operations, cybersecurity, procurement, and field operationsLead the commercial sales cycle from opportunity qualification and RFP response through business-case development, negotiation, contracting, and closeTranslate utility customer strategies, regulatory considerations, capital programs, and operational requirements into differentiated sales strategies and offersCoordinate with solution, product, delivery, services, legal, finance, and partner teams to develop competitive proposals and execute customer commitmentsBuild and maintain strong relationships with ecosystem partners and third-party technology providers that support utility customer outcomesDrive expansion and upsell opportunities across private networks, RAN, Core, IP transport, microwave, Cloud, OSS/BSS, managed services, and enterprise wireless solutionsThe Skills You Bring10+ years of experience in enterprise sales, business development, or sales leadership within the telecommunications or critical-infrastructure industryProven quota-carrying sales performance with responsibility for complex, multi-year technology or managed-services opportunitiesProven experience selling to utility customers, including investor-owned utilities, municipal utilities, cooperatives, or comparable critical-infrastructure organizationsStrong understanding of hyperscaler ecosystems and cloud platforms, including experience with Google, Meta, Amazon/AWS, Microsoft/Azure, or comparable providersUnderstanding of utility buying cycles, RFP and proposal processes, regulatory and procurement considerations, and multi-year capital investment programsAbility to create differentiated value propositions that connect Ericsson solutions to customer outcomes, business value, resilience, and total cost of ownershipAbility to lead distributed, cross-functional sales pursuits and align solution, product, delivery, services, legal, finance, and partner teamsDisciplined approach to pipeline management, forecasting, CRM hygiene, opportunity governance, and sales executionBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field required; Master's degree preferredAbility to travel up to 50%Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, youll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of whats possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. Youll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. Youll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.What happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at View email address on click.appcast.io. DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.Important Information: Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1’s, H-1B1’s, E-3’s, O-1’s, and TN’s. Ericsson also does not hire F-1’s working on CPT or EAD for this position. Primary country and city: United States (US) || Virginia Remote (Country/ City)Job details: Account ManagerCompensation and Benefits at EricssonAt Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.Your PayThe salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.The salary range for this position isColorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Vermont – $165,000 – $210,000California (except Bay Area counties), District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York, Washington State – $165,000 – $216,3000 California (Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara counties) – $173,000 – $226,800Sales Incentive Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for sales incentives as a part of Ericsson’s Sales Incentive Plan. Actual payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual incentive target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.Your HealthEricsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.Your Financial SecurityWe invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.Your TimeYour work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.Additional BenefitsEricsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.Department:78 Sales